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British Hand Strength Association

Post  David Horne on Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:02 pm

This association is now over 1 year old, and of course we fully support it. It is the first and only hand strength association in the world.

Details on how to join are here
http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/bhsaorganisation.html

Records
http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/bhsarecords.html

Rules
http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/bhsarules.html

Forthcoming contests
http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/gripcontestsforthcoming.html

Forum
http://bhsasec.proboards75.com/index.cgi

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The BHSA announces an annual championships award

Post  Steve Gardener on Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:36 am

Prior to this date each promoter and organizer of every grip competition has used the entry fees, sponsors help or paid from their own pocket for trophies, medals and the like. With help from BHSA member James Grahame and a very generous donation together with BHSA membership funds it is our intention to purchase a beautiful 15-inch solid silver salver.

The salver will be presented to the winner of each years BHSA championships. The plate will have engraved upon it the names of ALL the former winners of British Grip Championships as well as those winners of the years to come.

We're currently discussing design options etc with an award maker but to whet the appetite here's the salver pre inscription.



We hope, as has been the case so far, that this is yet another step for other fledgling hand strength associations across the world to follow. Like similar awards presented to winners of the FA Cup, Wimbledon and so on being presented the award and having ones name upon it will be seen as something to aspire to.

David Horne and I would, on behalf of all current and future BHSA members like to offer publicly our thanks to James for his kind and generous support of the association.

Show James his money was not wasted by renewing today and getting your names down to compete!

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  David Horne on Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:07 pm

I'd like to add also a big thank you to James Grahame - Bravo!
You are a top bloke, and when you come back to the UK, the BHSA will be a better organisation with you a part of it!

Also well done to Steve G. for getting this sorted, and of course congratulations to all the BHSA members for a great start so far.

Yes, as Steve says, get your names down for the Brits!

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  kiwi on Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:35 pm

Very nice silverware!

James has also put alot of time and money into the fledgling Oz scene too.

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  Steve Gardener on Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:02 am

My job for Monday is to chase up the company again. I've been back in touch the same day we sorted stuff out but thus far no bloody reply. Was the matter, you no wanna the business?

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  David Horne on Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:28 am

Shouldn't have to chase them up, as you'd think they want the business. Maybe they are on holiday or something.

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  james_grahame on Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:56 pm

Thanks for the kind words but this was definately a team effort.

Hopefully the trophy will be something people will aspire to win and I am looking forward to a few pics of this year's winner holding it with pride and a big cheesy grin.

It might also be a good vehicle for getting some press coverage of the BHSA and the competition in general.

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  David Horne on Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:09 pm

It might also be a good vehicle for getting some press coverage of the BHSA and the competition in general.


Good thought!

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  David Horne on Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:30 pm

We've added a Gym membership to the BHSA today. It will be £20 for up to 10 members, and £2 extra after per head.

This is an incentive to get names down from big clubs who probably won't join. It also helps a lot in the current financial climate.

Also maybe will be a catalyst for some gyms to run some small low-key comps.

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  james_grahame on Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:52 pm

Good idea. Hope it has an impact,

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Re: British Hand Strength Association

Post  David Horne on Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:37 pm

Fingers crossed.

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